It was wonderful that her friends should seem so little elated by the possession of such a home, that the consciousness of it should be so meekly borne.

But my affair is widely different; I bring back my heroine to her home in solitude and disgrace; and no sweet elation of spirits can lead me into minuteness.

Yes, only ten days ago had he elated her by his pointed regard—had he even confused her by his too significant reference!

The circumstances of the morning had led Catherine’s feelings through the varieties of suspense, security, and disappointment; but they were now safely lodged in perfect bliss; and with spirits elated to rapture, with Henry at her heart, and Northanger Abbey on her lips, she hurried home to write her letter.